Crime: charged suspects halve in just 4 years

by Lib Dem team on 24 January, 2020

The Lib Dem team were shocked to learn this week that the proportion of crimes resulting in charges being brought has almost halved in just four years.


As reported on the BBC website , 14%of reported crimes resulted in charges in 2015 but that fell to just 7.3% in 2019.

“This national figure mirrors what we are seeing locally,” said Cllr Iain Roberts. “Criminals need to know that they face a serious chance of being caught and convicted. Residents need to know that the criminal justice system is working to protect us. Right now neither is true. Conservative cuts mean that only about one in fourteen reported crimes result in charges being brought. For rape the figure is truly shocking, with 98.6% of reported rapes resulting in no charges being brought.”

The Liberal Democrats are continuing the campaign for more police officers.

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  1. Alan says:

    20,000 police slashed by the (incompetent) party of law and order- why are we not surprised? Much of this can be laid at Cameron’s (shed) door who was magnificent even amongst a party of idiots.

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